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Parks and Recreation Commission
July 28, 1999, 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn,Frank Silvis, Gary Stevenson, Dave Long, and
Mary Benz.
Commissioners absent: Stan McDonald
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA)
Three new commissioners were sworn in; Rich Sonterre, Dawn Little, and Theresa
Lexcen. Welcome and congratulations were extended.
A motion was made to approve the minutes from June 23 by Gary, with a second to the
motion by Dave.
Staff updated the commission on the status of the Silverview pond trail completion. On
July 30,the project was open for bids. This project has been introduced to the council
• and we are still very eager to begin the construction in August.
Discussion turned to questions a resident had from a phone conversation,regarding the
water lillies and vistas at Silverview pond. Cliff Ash who lives in the neighborhood,
provided staff with information on DNR approved pellets that would rid the lillies. His
suggestion was to do another study with a select group of individuals to assess the
affected areas. The commission maintained the fact that the environment was to remain a
natural setting. This will be an agenda item at our next meeting to continue discussion.
The park dedication priority list was reviewed. Three items will be discussed at the
Council work session on August 2. Steve acquired a portion of the cost for the Silver
Lake Road addition. This cost includes the excavation,pulling the old culvert and the
addition of any fill ($2,500). It was discovered that the pathway, Woodcrest to H2 is not
a feasible project due to soil correction,mitigation and the landowners wishes. The
backstop net at Greenfield is still being pursued. An additional piece on the 3rd base line
will cost$430. Retrofitting the two sets of bleachers at City Hall and Greenfield Parks is
being completed. The other four sets have been removed from the parks due to decreased
usage and the cost of retrofitting to meet code. There was also brief discussion on the
replacement of the four that were removed, in the future.
Woodcrest playground equipment was discussed briefly. The Commission was informed
that at this point there is no set schedule for the work that is designated (i.e. building
• removal, aggregate path, etc.). The Commission is concerned with possible safety issues
orks and expediate
• with the deterioration of the building. Staff will consult with Public W p
this process. Steve will start the removal of the playground equipment to determine what
is salvageable. The Commission asked if Steve or Mike Ullrich could attend the August
meeting for a status update.
Staff provided an update on the CommunityCenter, and recreation programs. Two
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handouts were provided. One handout showed a review of summer program attendance
(765) and upcoming fall programs. The other was the development of Teen Nights for
the rest of the year. The New Brighton/Mounds View Chamber of Commerce donated
$1,000 and the Mounds View Lions donated$500 to this program. There was also
discussion on the irrigation and grass planting timeline at MVCC.
Mayor Dan asked to have an idea brought to the Commission. It was the idea to have
some sort of welcome packet for new residents with the objective being a warm reception
and connection. It would include coupons,park and recreation information, etc. It could
potentially be a project for seniors.
There was lengthy discussion on P.R. issues with programming, and activities being
offered. Some ideas that transpired are: using local businesses for the M.V. Matters, and
cable TV. The month of August will be used exclusively for marketing through direct
mail, MV Matters, school flyers, grocery stuffers, bulletin boards throughout the
community, mailings from the MVCC to past participants, and posters at schools.
• In other business,Rich talked about providing a philosophy up front with parents as to
the recreational and or competitive nature of the program. The Commission concluded
that all programs offered should stress participation, and fun rather than competition.
Frank informed the Commission that a committee has been formed between Spring Lake
Park Lions, SLP Parks and Recreation, MV Parks and Recreation and the MV Lions.
The SLP Lions are donating$20,000 for Lakeside improvements.
Motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. by Sherry, seconded by Mary.
Next meeting: August 25, 6:30 p.m.
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